UPDATE: Bellaire says the boil-water notice was lifted, as of 7 tonight. No word on what precipitated the change. The city of Houston had indicated that the state would not have results of safety tests until about 3 a.m. Tuesday. By Charlotte Aguilar The city of Bellaire and two blocks of West University will continue under a boil-water notice until at least 3 a.m. Tuesday … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Bellaire ends boil-water alert notice; HISD calls off school again Tuesday
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HISD adds new tool for reporting threats, crimes
Houston ISD is making it easier to respond to its “See something, say something” campaign of dealing with campus threats or crimes by adopting an online tool to report any issues directly to HISD police. The Axon Citizen for Communities is accessible through its portal or through the HISD police webpage to make reports and upload of videos, pictures and documents for … [Read more...] about HISD adds new tool for reporting threats, crimes
Fast-track, at last: HISD names, introduces new Bellaire HS principal
By Charlotte Aguilar After nearly six months of uncertainty, Houston ISD has named popular Waltrip HS leader Michael Niggli as the new principal at Bellaire HS, introducing him to the school community at a campus meet-and-greet session Friday evening (Oct. 28) — just before the Astros were scheduled to play in World Series Game 1. While HISD’s media office did not respond … [Read more...] about Fast-track, at last: HISD names, introduces new Bellaire HS principal
HISD sets new timeline, application for school choice process
Houston ISD has pushed back its usual schedule for applying for magnet programs and other specialty schools outside a student’s zoned campus, with a revised single-application process for the 2023-24 academic year launching in December and the first deadline in February. Some campuses are already hosting open houses and get-acquainted events. The clearinghouse for all … [Read more...] about HISD sets new timeline, application for school choice process
Houston ISD will end mask mandate starting Tuesday
Starting Tuesday (March 1) masks will be optional in Houston ISD schools, facilities, on buses and at extracurricular events. Supt. Millard House II made the announcement Monday. He encouraged those who need protection from COVID for any reason or anyone experiencing symptoms to continue to mask up and said that HISD facilities would continue to keep masks on … [Read more...] about Houston ISD will end mask mandate starting Tuesday